Maintenance Intern

About the role

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Engineering Intern to support maintenance and reliability initiatives at our Lake City facility. This role provides hands-on experience working with mechanical and electrical systems, preventive maintenance (PM) programs, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate will gain exposure to real-world industrial operations while contributing to the development and optimization of maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review OEM manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to understand equipment functionality.
• Extract and develop preventive maintenance (PM) tasks and recommended service intervals from technical documentation.
• Identify critical equipment components based on function, failure impact, and downtime risk.
• Create and maintain detailed PM task lists and spare parts inventories using Excel and Word.
• Support updates within SAP CMMS systems to ensure accurate maintenance records and asset data.
• Cross-check manuals and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to validate PM procedures and spare parts accuracy.
• Partner with maintenance technicians, OEM representatives, and maintenance leadership to clarify technical details when documentation is incomplete.
• Translate technical information into clear, concise, and actionable maintenance procedures.
• Assist with initiatives related to reliability, Lean manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Contribute to process improvements focused on reducing downtime and improving asset performance.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Completed coursework in:
  • Engineering fundamentals (mechanical or electrical)
  • Technical writing or documentation
  • Maintenance or reliability concepts (preferred but not required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
• Experience reviewing Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Interest in Lean manufacturing, TPM, or industrial optimization.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret OEM manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical and electrical systems (e.g., motors, pumps, conveyors, sensors).
• Analytical thinking: ability to extract maintenance requirements from technical documentation and identify critical components based on risk and operational impact.
• Documentation & Organization: proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; familiarity with SAP CMMS or similar maintenance management systems.
• Attention to Detail: strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and completeness in technical documentation; ability to validate information across multiple sources (manuals, BOMs, system data).
• Communication Skills: strong interpersonal skills with the ability to gather information from technical stakeholders; ability to write clear, structured, and concise maintenance instructions.